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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.29, 967.93 and 234.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.29, 967.93 and 234.42 is: 351.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.29 : 967.93 = 234.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.29/967.93 = 234.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.29x = 967.93 × 234.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.29x = 226,900.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,900.98/645.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.63

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